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HOPE FOR HEROES INC
LAGRANGEVILLE, NY · EIN 273671984 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · heroeshope.org
revenue
$93K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$462K
employees
0
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

THE HOPE FOR HEROES FOUNDATION PROVIDES OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR OUR DISABLED AMERICAN HEROES, WHO WERE SEVERELY INJURED WHILE PROTECTING THE SOVEREIGNTY OF OUR NATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Hope For Heroes Foundation provides outdoor therapeutic experiences for disabled veterans and first responders who suffered injuries in service. The organization facilitates healing through nature-based activities such as hunting, fishing, skiing, and service dog training. Based in Hillsdale, New York, it operates in the Hudson Valley and plans to expand access through a permanent, handicap-accessible lodge.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Canine Companion Program
Provides trained service dogs to disabled veterans and first responders; includes 8-week puppy training and ongoing bonding support between recipient and dog
Healing Lodge Retreats
Planned retreats at a permanent handicap-accessible lodge offering job skill rehabilitation, trauma-informed yoga, gardening, foraging, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and kayaking for veterans and first responders
Outdoor Outings
Curated outdoor events including hunting, deep-sea fishing, boating, camping, and competition barbecues designed to promote camaraderie and healing
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Deployed Troop and Veteran Care Packages 1 activity
    • Accepts and distributes donated goods to veterans and first responders
      Collects and distributes donations of equipment, clothing, tools, and food to support veterans and first responders in need.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Hosts fundraising events to support veteran and first responder programs
      Organizes annual fundraising events including a charity golf outing, a 24-hour golf marathon, and a gala to raise funds for the Healing Lodge and other veteran support initiatives. Events have drawn over 150 participants and are held at locations such as Hollowbrook Golf Club and North Shore Country Club.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Provides outdoor therapeutic experiences for disabled veterans and first responders
      Organizes all-inclusive fishing events and outdoor activities that include meals, lodging, and equipment for disabled veterans and their families, fostering peer connection and healing through shared experiences in nature. Events are designed to create a relaxing environment for participants to build relationships and support one another.
  • Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides service canines to disabled veterans and first responders
      Trains puppies from 8 weeks of age through full placement and bonding with disabled American veterans and first responders, providing them with canine companions to support their physical and emotional well-being.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Develops and operates a rehabilitation and healing lodge for veterans and first responders
      Acquired an 113-acre property in Hillsdale, NY, to develop a dedicated rehabilitation and healing lodge for veterans and first responders; plans to serve over 500 individuals annually through expanded programming at the site.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$93K
Contributions & grants$42K46%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$589K
Cash$265K
Investments$0
Liabilities$127K
Net assets$462K
Liquid reserves49.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +27.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DENISE POTENZA — Vice President
  • JOSEPH CARINHA — Secretary
  • MITCHELL SERLIN — President
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • AmazonSmile Government — Partners with AmazonSmile to receive donations from eligible purchases made by supporters.
  • DiPietro Family Partner — Organized the annual charity golf outing in benefit of the Hope for Heroes Foundation.
  • Doris Day Foundation Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Hope for Heroes in serving veterans and first responders.
  • GBA Partner — Partnered to host a 24-hour golf marathon to raise funds for the Healing Lodge project.
  • Hollowbrook Golf Club Partner — Hosted the annual charity golf outing for three years in support of the Hope for Heroes Foundation.
  • Hope For Heroes Foundation Partner — Organization providing services to veterans and first responders with PTSD and physical disabilities
  • Hudson Valley Network — Hope For Heroes serves and supports the veteran and first responder community in the Hudson Valley region.
  • LifeWorks Partner — Partner organization whose participants may assist in constructing the Healing Lodge.
  • Mountain Hollow Farms Partner — Hosts all-inclusive fishing weekends for veterans and their families in partnership with Hope For Heroes Foundation.
  • Operation Warrior Shield Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Hope for Heroes in serving veterans and first responders.
  • STRIDE Adaptive Sports Partner — Partner organization providing adaptive ski and snowboard lessons for Hope for Heroes participants.
  • Tunnel to Towers Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Hope for Heroes in serving veterans and first responders.
  • Whortlekill Rod and Gun Club Partner — Hosted and supported a private fishing event for veterans.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Individualized Peer-Supported Healing Model
    methodology: individualized_support
    By combining tailored emotional and physical support training with peer engagement through shared recreation and storytelling, we produce sustained healing, because personalized programming respects individual trauma journeys while group-based outdoor activities reinforce trust, connection, and mutual understanding among veterans and first responders.
  • Nature-Based Therapeutic Engagement
    methodology: outdoor_therapy
    By using outdoor recreational activities in private natural settings, we produce holistic healing and improved well-being for veterans and first responders, because immersion in nature combined with structured group activities fosters subconscious therapeutic effects, rebuilds camaraderie, and supports emotional and social recovery from PTSD and physical injuries.
  • Partnership-Driven Program Sustainability
    methodology: partnership_leverage
    By partnering with external organizations and leveraging law enforcement K9 training expertise, we produce high-quality, sustainable therapeutic programs, because strategic collaborations expand resource capacity, ensure rigorous standards in service delivery, and enable long-term funding through incentivized and donor-engaged fundraising models.